Kitchen Manager | $70K$75K | Weekly Pay | Eastampton, NJ

Lead Line Cook

Full-time position with $65,000$70,000 per year with weekly pay in a stable, full-time kitchen leadership role.

Join a long-standing neighborhood tavern known for fresh seafood, steaks, sauted dishes, and strong local regulars.

Lead daily BOH operations while staying fully hands-on on the line and helping drive consistency, speed, and kitchen culture.

We are hiring a full-time Lead Line Cook for John & Molly's Neighborhood Tavern in Eastampton, NJ.

This is not a back-office Kitchen Manager role. We are looking for a strong cook who leads from the line, supports prep and execution, helps train the team, and keeps the kitchen running smoothly during busy service.

John & Molly's is a family-owned neighborhood restaurant operating in a historic 19th-century building with a strong local following and steady volume.

We are known for fresh seafood, steaks, sauted dishes, and craft beverages served in a warm, community-focused environment.

Our culture is engaging, flexible, and respectful. We value professionalism, consistency, and strong communication in the kitchen.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead line execution during busy lunch and dinner service
• Prepare seafood, steaks, sauted dishes, and tavern favorites with consistency
• Oversee ordering, receiving, inventory, and vendor communication
• Maintain recipe accuracy, food quality, and portion control
• Train, support, and motivate a 510 person kitchen team
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
• Keep service moving efficiently during high-volume shifts
• Support a respectful, guest-focused kitchen culture

Qualifications include:

• BOH leadership experience as Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen Lead, or similar
• Strong scratch kitchen and recipe execution skills
• Experience working hands-on in high-volume service
• Experience with ordering, inventory, and vendor management
• Strong saut and hot line experience preferred
• Food safety certification preferred (ServSafe a plus)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long shifts
• Reliable transportation and stable work history

What makes this role attractive:

• High earnings with weekly pay
• Leadership role without stepping away from the kitchen
• Stable full-time schedule
• Established neighborhood restaurant with strong ownership
• Supportive BOH culture with long-term opportunity

To apply, please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.